as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
While rumors of an IPO had been circling for years, Covid and then unfavorable market conditions forced them to delay plans.
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Michal Lev-Ram, Cnbc Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent polling bears that out, and is particularly unfavorable for Democrats.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
For years, large cruise ships have drawn attention for their size and environmental impact, often attracting unfavorable scrutiny from NGOs and environmental advocates.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Sherrill has a 44 percent favorability rating versus a 45 percent unfavorable rating.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Michal Lev-Ram, Cnbc Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent polling bears that out, and is particularly unfavorable for Democrats.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
For years, large cruise ships have drawn attention for their size and environmental impact, often attracting unfavorable scrutiny from NGOs and environmental advocates.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Sherrill has a 44 percent favorability rating versus a 45 percent unfavorable rating.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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In a recent Instagram post, Kardashian laughed off negative reviews of the show, which also stars Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts and Glenn Close, has been receiving from fans.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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People with a nonfunctioning ANGPTL3 gene — which Natarajan says applies to about 1 in 250 people in the US — have lifelong levels of low LDL cholesterol and triglycerides without any apparent negative consequences.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Because obesity will drive higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar, more adverse cholesterol levels—all sorts of things—that sort of becomes a perfect storm.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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These weather conditions will result in elevated fire potential and a threat of adverse fire behavior.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There are guns, horses, ghosts, a primal struggle for survival in hostile terrain, family feuds and a steadily intensifying sense of mortal threat, as Old Porch’s ambition and psychopathy escalate the drama.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fire department suffering low morale When Washington was fired, City Manager Sheryl Long blamed him for creating a hostile work environment for female firefighters and for failing to improve the department's workplace culture.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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